As soon as he heard the news of the demise of veteran film director ‘Iyakkunar Sikaram’ K. Balachander, the first to visit Kauvery Hospital, where Balachander was undergoing treatment, was DMK President Kalaignar, along with Rajathi Ammal, Deputy General Secretary Duraimurugan, former Minister K.Ponmudi, former Union Minister A.Raja, Organising Secretary TKS Elangovan and Kanimozhi M.P
After paying floral tributes to the remains of Balachander, Kalaignar told reporters that Balachander’s glory would keep growing as long as art world existed.
In his condolence message, Kalaignar said that the tragedy was unexpected. The late director was called as ‘Iyakkunar Sigaram’ (peak of directors). ‘The demise of my dear friend K.B. is not just a tragedy to end with tears. The loss of Balachander who created a new turning in the field of arts is a tragedy to cry repeatedly being reminded. Though he has passed away, his contributions to the art field and the affection showered by him to friends like me are unforgettable forever. As long as the world of arts existed his glory will keep growing”.
In 1941-42 an article under the heading ‘Nannilam Nanbar’ would appear in ‘Dravida Nadu’ weekly run by Arignar Anna. That ‘Nannilam Nanbar’ was this Balachander, who as a school student at Nannilam in Thanjavur district, shot questions on the articles written by Anna in ‘Dravida Nadu’ so as to understand in detail his doubts on the principles of the rationalist movement.
The replies of Anna to the questions raised by Balachander on his doubts about rationalist movement were published every week in ‘Dravida Nadu’. Kalaignar said he came to know of Balachander in 1941-42 itself and their friendship grew. Every time they met they recalled those days without forgetting and registered in their discussions, Kalaignar said.
Veteran director K. Balachander, who was known in the South Indian film circles as ‘Iyakkunar Sigaram’ (a peak among directors), breathed his last on Dec 23 evening, leaving behind a rich legacy of not just film and television work but a long list of technicians and actors he introduced in a career spanning nearly five decades.
The two biggest stars of the Indian film industry — Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth — are among those whom he mentored.
The 84-year-old, who was suffering from age-related ailments and admitted to a private hospital here last week, was declared dead around 7.30 p.m.
Balachander was the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2010. He has directed over 100 films in all major South Indian languages. His most prolific decades in cinema were the 1970s and the 1980s, while in the 1990s he focussed on television serials. Among the first to visit Kauvery Hospital, where Balachander was undergoing treatment, was DMK president Kalaignar, along with Rajathi Ammal and Kanimozhi. Actor Rajinikanth reached his residence around 10 p.m. DMK Treasurer Thalapathi Stalin also paid floral tributes to the remains of Balachander.
After paying floral tributes to the remains of Balachander, Kalaignar told reporters that Balachander’s glory would keep growing as long as art world existed.
In his condolence message, Kalaignar said that the tragedy was unexpected. The late director was called as ‘Iyakkunar Sigaram’ (peak of directors). ‘The demise of my dear friend K.B. is not just a tragedy to end with tears. The loss of Balachander who created a new turning in the field of arts is a tragedy to cry repeatedly being reminded. Though he has passed away, his contributions to the art field and the affection showered by him to friends like me are unforgettable forever. As long as the world of arts existed his glory will keep growing”.
In 1941-42 an article under the heading ‘Nannilam Nanbar’ would appear in ‘Dravida Nadu’ weekly run by Arignar Anna. That ‘Nannilam Nanbar’ was this Balachander, who as a school student at Nannilam in Thanjavur district, shot questions on the articles written by Anna in ‘Dravida Nadu’ so as to understand in detail his doubts on the principles of the rationalist movement.
The replies of Anna to the questions raised by Balachander on his doubts about rationalist movement were published every week in ‘Dravida Nadu’. Kalaignar said he came to know of Balachander in 1941-42 itself and their friendship grew. Every time they met they recalled those days without forgetting and registered in their discussions, Kalaignar said.
Veteran director K. Balachander, who was known in the South Indian film circles as ‘Iyakkunar Sigaram’ (a peak among directors), breathed his last on Dec 23 evening, leaving behind a rich legacy of not just film and television work but a long list of technicians and actors he introduced in a career spanning nearly five decades.
The two biggest stars of the Indian film industry — Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth — are among those whom he mentored.
The 84-year-old, who was suffering from age-related ailments and admitted to a private hospital here last week, was declared dead around 7.30 p.m.
Balachander was the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2010. He has directed over 100 films in all major South Indian languages. His most prolific decades in cinema were the 1970s and the 1980s, while in the 1990s he focussed on television serials. Among the first to visit Kauvery Hospital, where Balachander was undergoing treatment, was DMK president Kalaignar, along with Rajathi Ammal and Kanimozhi. Actor Rajinikanth reached his residence around 10 p.m. DMK Treasurer Thalapathi Stalin also paid floral tributes to the remains of Balachander.
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